Domain #4 - Professional ResponsibilitiesProfessional Practice: A Framework for Teaching" by Charlotte Danielson ASCD Publications and Components of Professional Practice:
A mentor is assigned to new teachers by the building administrator and receives a contract and detailed job description. All mentors attend mentor training prior to taking on this role.
New teachers fall into one of the following categories:
New to the district and new to teaching
Year 1 and Year 2 - A mentor is provided.
New to the district and veteran teacher
Year 1 - A mentor is provided.
Year 2 - It is at the discretion of the administrator what type of support the teacher needs.